Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Jacksonville, FL
About The Position
VEG is a veterinary emergency company with hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year. The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician works on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, managing cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and the care team. The role provides nursing care and supports triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care while offering compassionate support to pet parents. The technician performs a broad range of clinical duties, including IV placement, CRIs, blood transfusions, CPR, diagnostic imaging, sample collection, tube placement, anesthesia, and advanced procedures such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound. VEG emphasizes an open-concept, customer-focused care experience, team collaboration, and ongoing learning and mentorship.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located.
- At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary technician role.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support colleagues.
- Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, kneel, and work on the floor.
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
- Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis based on hospital needs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
- Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
- VTS in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may receive additional compensation consideration.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together through tests, treatments, and other care.
- Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
- Administer medications and perform monitoring, IV procedures, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
- Communicate with teammates, contribute to care plans, and help keep patient care flowing.
- Perform CPR using RECOVER training.
- Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
- Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
- Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning on day one.
- QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
- Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend.
- Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company swag, and food in the refrigerator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
